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| Dr. Gino Tutera |
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not just a young boy problem like many misconceive it to me. Even women going through menopause and perimenopause may experience the negative symptoms associated with ADHD. Often times this disorder is not detected in women until they are older and have been experiencing it unknowingly for a long time. ADHD symptoms in adults can vary from those in children. Some ADHD symptoms include disorganization, marital problems, reckless driving, chronic lateness and angry outbursts.
A study from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) was conducted with 75 women ages 40 to 60 to determine whether or not “brain fogs” around the time of menopause are actual cognitive changes. After a battery of tests were conducted the study confirms that they are. The scientists in this study found that particularly when performing a challenging task, a woman can have memory difficulties by not being as capable of keeping her focus and attention on the task at hand.
Many patients that come to SottoPelle complain about memory loss and the inability to focus. With our patients, we have found that low testosterone is a vital factor in the diagnosis of ADHD symptoms. Some others believe that it is low estrogen levels that contribute to these increased risks and others believe that hormones do not play into memory problems at all. After performing our own tests before and after testosterone treatments, we have found that by balancing testosterone levels patients are more able to focus and keep their attention on what they are doing.
Growing older is difficult but when you can’t remember where you left your keys or stop tasks midway there could be an underlying concern. You should speak with your doctor about your memory loss concerns. Many people brush off memory problems and associate it only with aging. With the knowledge that you could be suffering from another problem that could worsen if left untreated, you should be motivated to seek help for a relief from these upsetting symptoms.
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